Trapped In Time is the tumblelog of Matt Simpson. Matt is the co-owner of Maven Web Solutions. His business partner is Eugene. They also blog live music with Todd at The Butter Room, whose latest project is Jamwich.
Matt has two min pins, Forbin & Floyd. He often blogs about music and is a Phishhead who went on 2009 summer tour. In addition to traveling, Matt takes photos. Proud Hoosier and Chicagoan.
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Chromeo - “Grow Up”
The Montreal-based duo’s third LP brings a familiar, although somewhat subdued sound to the table. It also marks the first time they have recorded a song in their native French. This is the closing track which is probably the most akin to their previous releases. The album, Business Casual, drops on September 14.
Ray LaMontagne & The Pariah Dogs - “New York City Is Killing Me”
I’ve always enjoyed LaMontagne’s songwriting, but wondered what kind of future he had as a solo artist, strumming and singing. So when I heard a track off this new album a week ago on XRT, I went and downloaded the entire thing. I’m very impressed by the musicianship in his band, The Pariah Dogs, as well as the overall feel of this album. It has a laid back ‘70’s feel to it, yet still comes across as very fresh. All of the recording took place at LaMontagne’s home in backwoods of Massachusetts, and he’s produced the entire album himself, another first. Definitely worth a listen, and an album that I think will have good replay value as the summer starts to wind down into fall.
This is the first track off Quantic’s new release of the same name. He’s done a fantastic job with this trio, who now have two albums that are just a perfect mix of dub and latin rhythms. Perfect chill music after a long day.
Charles Wright - “Express Yourself”
This is all kinds of awesome and comes from Jeff Beck’s new album, Emotion and Commotion.
Jimi Hendrix - “Sunshine Of Your Love”
This has to be the real gem on the new Valleys of Neptune album. Just listen.
Bob Marley - “Sun Is Shining”
Gorillaz ft. Snoop Dogg - “Welcome To The World Of The Plastic Beach”
The new Gorillaz album Plastic Beach has leaked, and is absolutely fantastic. The guest appearances are ridiculous. Lou Reed, Mos Def, Bobby Womack, De La Soul, The Lebanese National Orchestra for Oriental Arabic Music, and featured on this track, Snoop.
Trey Anastasio plays the Riviera Theatre in Chicago on Friday, February 19, 2010.
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I received a press pass to shoot in front of the stage at last night’s Trey Anastasio show. I captured some incredible shots (this one being my favorite as you can see Trey bending a note with a huge smile on his face). I also shared a few words and a fist pump with Trey as I was leaving.
Today is the 7th anniversary since I saw Trey for the first time with Phish at Allstate Arena on 2.20.03. Last night was about the 70th time I’ve seen him live, and I’ve never seen him healthier, more energetic or playing better than he has been the past few months. The guy is loving it again and I think this photo says as much.
Hey Joe - Allman Brothers Band
3.30.69 - Jacksonville Armory, Jacksonville, FLABB covering Jimi Hendrix’s version of Hey Joe with Duane Allman on lead vocals. Jacksonville Armory, 03-30-1969
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Johnny Cash - “For The Good Times”
Rick Rubin has helped completely clear the vault of any remaining unreleased material from the end of Cash’s life with American VI: Ain’t No Grave. Surprisingly, most of what’s presented within this album is not little bits and pieces put together to resemble an album. There’s some gems on this album, and I happen to really enjoy this particular one.
Dr. Dog - “Shadow People”
This is the new single from their forthcoming fifth LP Shame, Shame. I really dig what these guys have going on, and it sounds like the new album will be a treat.
Boots of Spanish Leather — Bob Dylan
From The Times They Are A-Changin’ (1963).
Out of every baller music class I’ve taken for my minor (Rock & Roll in the 70s/80s, Hendrix, Blues and Zappa, to name a few … jealous? I should hope so), none has been as thoroughly enjoyable as Bob Dylan. I may be a little biased; Dylan and Van Morrison are the only two artists that can so strongly remind me of my childhood. Listening to them is comparable to looking at an old, faded photograph. I almost get a head rush from the bazillion memories that surface within the song’s first twenty-five seconds.
I have my first exam this upcoming week, and I honestly think I’ll have more difficulty repressing my idiotic grin and desire to sing along.
When did IU introduce a Dylan class? I took a number of music classes during undergrad (Beatles, History of Jazz and Soul, Roots of Rock, 70’s and 80s), but I would have gladly taken a Dylan class - especially if Glenn Gass was leading it up.
Tom Petty - “Wildflowers”
Wildflowers is still one of my favorite albums.
Peter Gabriel - “Solsbury Hill”
One of my favorite songs
